Choosing a CPU

When choosing a CPU for your build, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Manufacturer
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) makes great processors for your builds but Intel Corporation (Intel) are more common place to be used and is what Apple uses (currently after switching from PowerPC) in their product line. Just remember that processors has been known to have bugs and exploits over the years so be sure to keep up with your updates and security patches.